Bright Green Nature – Job Description Position: Development Officer Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Scottish Borders for meetings Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Contract: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week) Term : 1 year term, with six months probationary period Salary: £30,000 pro rata Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025, 5pm About Bright Green Nature Bright Green Nature is a small but ambitious environmental charity rooted in the Scottish Borders. We focus on restoring vulnerable ecosystems, empowering communities, and helping people of all ages connect with nature. Our work includes flagship programmes such as Wild Your Space and the Young Rewilders Forum, engaging schools, groups, and individuals across the region. We also manage the Deer Park, a species-rich calcareous grassland near Selkirk that serves as our “Living Classroom.” More details can be found on our website at www.brightgreennature.org or via our social pages. Role Summary We are seeking a Development Officer to help strengthen and grow our organisation. This dynamic new role is ideal for someone passionate about people, nature, and impact. The postholder will support: Fundraising and income generation Financial and budgetary planning Impact monitoring and reporting Project development and management You'll work closely with our CEO and wider team to expand our reach, secure sustainable and diverse sources of funding, and drive meaningful environmental change. Key Objectives Help to secure diverse and sustainable funding sources Measure and help to communicate our impact to stakeholders Prepare clear, accurate reports for Trustees and funders Support key project implementation and coordination Provide sound financial and budgetary support Main Responsibilities Fundraising & Income Generation Working with the CEO and Fundraising Consultant, you will: Identify, engage with and apply for funding opportunities (including corporate and philanthropic sources) Develop relationships with funders and key stakeholders Draft funding proposals and project budgets Maintain a funding pipeline and reporting calendar Build and manage a fundraising database Project Development Co-design projects with staff, communities, and partners Support the conduct of needs assessments and feasibility studies Draft project plans and budgets Contribute to long-term strategic development Impact Monitoring & Evaluation Create systems for tracking outputs and outcomes Coordinate data collection and evaluation Produce timely impact reports for stakeholders Embed evaluation in project delivery Project Management Support staff and volunteers in project delivery Track milestones, budgets, and timelines Liaise with partners and contractors Ensure all safeguarding, H&S, and risk processes are followed Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience Proven success in diverse fundraising, ideally in small charities Strong financial and budgetary planning experience Knowledge of the Scottish environmental sector Experience in designing and developing complex projects Familiarity with impact evaluation tools and systems Personal Attributes Passionate about the natural world and community Compassionate and inclusive, aligned with our organisations strong values with community and nature Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving skills Detail-oriented and reliable Team-oriented but comfortable working independently A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills Proactive, organised, and confident working remotely Competent in using digital tools and platforms An excellent time-keeper and effective task manager What We Offer The chance to shape meaningful, community-led environmental change in a growing organisation Flexible working arrangements A purpose-driven, proactive and supportive team culture Opportunities for training and professional growth Our Commitment to Safeguarding At Bright Green Nature, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone we work with, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. While the role may not involve direct safeguarding responsibilities, we expect all staff and volunteers to uphold high standards of conduct and to be aware of safeguarding principles in all aspects of their work. As part of our recruitment process, we may carry out appropriate background checks and provide guidance on our safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our participants and communities. Deadline: Friday 8th August, 5pm